Let's see who really knows Pittsburgh. The answers appear below, but don't cheat and look ahead. If you have lived away from Pittsburgh give yourself extra points for each answer!!! Answers at the bottom.

1. Newscaster Bill Burns used to end his newscasts with this phrase: Good night, Good Luck and Good News Tomorrow.

2. Name two members of the Rooney family.Art and Dan.

3. Pittsburgh once had a bridge to   Nowhere.

4. What was Ricki Wertz dog's name? Copper.

5. Famous Pittsburgh DJ Clark  Race.

6. What was Bill Cardille's nickname? Chilly Billy.

7. Which pro wrestling champ was from Pittsburgh? Bruno Sammartino.

8. Paul Long's news partner was Don  Cannon.

9. Name the parts of a Primanti's sandwich: Italian Bread, meat, cheese, tomato, coleslaw, french fries

10. Bob Prince's nickname was: The Gunner.

11. Myron Cope invented the Terrible Towel.

12. Which tunnels are on the Parkway West Fort Pitt.

13. What tunnels are on the Parkway East Squirrel Hill.

14. What is the Pittsburgh subway system called? T..

15. Paul Shannon hosted: Adventure Time.

16. Nosmo King was played by   Paul Shannon.

17. In which famous Market Square restaurant can a street person eat at the same table as a business executive?  The Oyster House.

18. Which part of Pittsburgh was Forbes Field in? Oakland.

19. Which part of Pittsburgh was Three Rivers Stadium in? North Side.

20. Name the three rivers in Pittsburgh:  Allegheny, Monongahela, Ohio.

21. What number did Roberto Clemente wear?  21.

22. What number did Joe Greene wear?  75.

23. If you go up the Incline, where will it take you? Mt. Washington.

24. Which state park is located in downtown Pittsburgh?  Point State Park.

25. Name the first radio station in Pittsburgh:  KDKA.

26. During the 70's, what radio station encouraged listeners to answer their phones with "I listen to the new sound of  13Q".

27. The Host of Dialing for Dollars was Del Taylor.

28. The host of Bowling for Dollars was Nick Perry.

29. The host of Popeye and Knish was Hank Stohl.

30. Jack Lambert said quarterbacks should Wear Dresses

31. A Saturday morning Tarzan Theater was hosted by Don  Riggs.

32. The minor league hockey team in Pittsburgh was  Hornets.

33. The Two ABA franchises in Pittsburgh were the  Pipers-Condors.

34. Chicken on the Hill with  Willie Stargell.

35. Who can? American.

36. Ring a ling a ling give  Roth a ring.

37. Century Three Chevrolet  Lebanon Church Road Pittsburgh.

38. Eat and Park's the place for  Smiles.

39. What cabaret type showroom was located in Monroeville? Holiday House.

40. Name four quarterbacks from the Pittsburgh area that played in the Super Bowl (there are more than four)  Johnny Unitas, Dan Marino, Joe Montana, Terry Hanratty, Jim Kelly, George Blanda, Scott Zolak, Joe Namath.

41. Who played Handy Man Negri on Mister Rogers Neighborhood? Joe Negri.

42. What section of Pittsburgh would you go to buy fruits and vegetables? The Strip.

43. The Civic Arena is located just below what area of Pittsburgh? The Hill District.

44. Which 3 Pittsburgh Colleges play Division 1 basketball? Pitt, Duquesne and Robert Morris.

45. Wholey's is known for: Seafood.

46. What hotel is famous for it's dancers Edison.

47. Pittsburgh railroad workers did a dance while they worked. It became known as Gandy Dancing.

48. The first owner of the Steelers was: Art Rooney.

49. The paddle boats on the rivers are the  Gateway Clipper Fleet.

50. The Pittsburgh USFL team was the  Maulers.


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